Mariners plan unique starting arrangement against Blue Jays this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Seattle Mariners will implement an alternative starting pitching arrangement for their upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which begins this Friday. Logan Gilbert will start on Saturday, with Emerson Hancock set to piggyback off him. Manager Dan Wilson noted that this configuration aims to best manage the rotation and keep pitchers well-rested. Prior to facing the Blue Jays, the Mariners are looking to complete a three-game series sweep against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday evening. Following the Toronto series, Seattle expects to use a similar setup during their upcoming road trip.
- •Mariners will face Blue Jays Friday after series with Angels.
- •Logan Gilbert and Emerson Hancock will pitch together Saturday.
- •Manager Dan Wilson emphasizes load management for pitcher rotation.
- •Seattle aims to maintain starter readiness before the All-Star Break.
- •Hancock and Gilbert last pitched together on June 27.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners to Return to Alternative Starting Pitching Arrangement
"Mariners starters Logan Gilbert and Emerson Hancock will piggyback for a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
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